delta-Aminolevulinic acid - urine Refered Test
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ALAU
Synonyms
- Porphyrin precursors
- Aminolevulinate
- ALA
- ALA U-
Clinic significance
A porphyrin precursor. Increased levels are associated with the enzyme deficiencies which cause porphyria or which are induced by lead poisoning.
Prenalytics
- 10 mL
- early morning urine sample (stored away from light)
- Refrigerated
Further information
Specific equipment available
T9 : Urine flasks 70 ml
Methodology
Chromatography - Colorimetry
Turnaround time
3 weeks
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41
Caption
The pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.